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AMP Capital takes stake in Sydney development

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
AMP Capital, along with a $60 billion superannuation fund, has made a significant investment in a Sydney property development being overseen by a $300 billion US asset manager. AMP Capital's Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF) agreed to purchase a 25% interest ...

China slows to target

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
Li gets what Li likes. A day after the executive meeting of China's State Council chaired by Premier Li Keqiang resolved to continue supply-side structural reforms aimed at "reining in excessive production capacity, reducing corporate costs and improving ...

Adviser, Practice of the Year finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... 2017 AFA Adviser and Practice of the Year awards. The AFA Adviser of the Year Award, now in its 15th year, recognises premier financial advisers who make a marked contribution to the betterment of financial literacy both for their clients and their community. ...

Former politician to chair Equity Trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
A former Victorian premier and media personality is expected to become the next chairman of Equity Trustees. Subject to his re-election to the board at EQT's annual general meeting in October, Jeff Kennett will succeed current chairman Tony Killen who ...

Blue Sky wins $50m venture capital mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
... evaluation process; Blue Sky will oversee investments in local ventures aiming to reach global markets. South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill explained: "The Venture Capital Fund will support our innovative businesses to become more competitive and ...

SuperConcepts expands in Adelaide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... Australia and look forward to the expansion of the region as an SMSF hub in the years ahead," Maroney said. South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said the move by SuperConcepts demonstrates confidence in the state's future, while Minister for Investment ...

Stamp duty axing treated with caution

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... to $650,000, and stamp duty discounts up to $800,000, is being met with caution from a financial adviser. Announced by Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Thursday, the policy will be effective from 1 July 2017 and could save first homebuyers up to $24,740. ...

Women in Super names 2017 scholarship winners

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... Orleow said. The announcement was made at the Women in Super luncheon held in Sydney this week. The keynote speaker, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, congratulated the winners and acknowledged WIS and AGSM for facilitating the programme. "One thing I've ...

Finance Sector Union appoints former NSW Premier

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
The Finance Sector Union is welcoming a former New South Wales Premier as its deputy leader. Nathan Rees, who served as NSW Premier from September 2008 to December 2009, before being deposed by Kristina Keneally, contrasted himself with other former ...

Industry fund wins stake in Endeavour Energy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
... Capistrano Wind in the United States. The transaction delivered $7.624 billion to the NSW government in gross proceeds, which Premier Gladys Berejiklian says will be used to under the $20 billion Rebuilding NSW Infrastructure program. The NSW government ...